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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-02-19
The DEFENsEs OF FORT DONELsON.

The bluff upon which Donelson stood was
100 feet high The fort itself WAS what was
called in military language Fashioned earth
work, with angles ike star points projecting
from the main inclosure outward, and pro-
tected by walls of heavy earthworks. 1t was
so situated that its guns commanded the river
as far as they could carry. Two water bat
teries were erected on the slope OF the bluff
toward the river. The larger battery was
the one nearest the shore 1t had for arma-
ment a 1U-inch Columbiad and nine 32-pound
guns. The upper battery was supplied with
two 3o-pounders and one rified cannon which
carried conical ball ,f 12s pounds. The
water batteries were built by Lieut.. Col J.
F. Gilmer, chief engineer Of the western de-
partment of the Confederate army. They
were constructed after the fall of Fort Henry.
as soon as that point was captured the whole
available Confederate force i'll that region
was concentrated at Donelson.
The line of batteries was extended so as to
take in Dover, where stores of food and am
munition We're In and out, through salient
and. re-entrant angle, for two miles and
half, the tracery of earthworks and guns
went
Besides that, the Notifications were pro-
tected with brlsthng abatlS' IL "asa "ooueu
region, full of "black jack" oak and other
woods The scrub oaks were felled, their
branches sharpened at the point and these
and the trees were fastened upon the ground,
sharpened points outward, in what seemed
an impenetrabIe abatis. To get at Fort Don
elson the Union troops were obliged to go up
hill over these sharpened points in the face OF
marksmen whose aim was yet sharper
On the east, the river protected the WORKS.
Such were the defenses Of Donelson.
Lieut. Col Gillner says that the effective
fighting force within the fort was l3,ovV.
Up to the time the siege began it was com
manded by Gen. Bushrod r. johnson. he
was re-enforced successfully by Gems. Pillow,
Clarke, Floyd and Buckner, with several
thousand men each. Gen. j. B. Floyd was
tie officer highest in rank and had command
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-02-19
THE GRAND SORTIE.

In the Confederate council the night of the
18th it IVES determined that the force in the
fort should attempt to cut it's way out on the
Federal right, through McClernands division.
Driving this division back, it was to be made
to roll over upon Wallace's division in the
center, Tins leaving the Wynn's Ferry road
clear. BY that road the Confederates were
to escape to Charlotte, Tenn Pillow, with
Infantry and cavalry, was to make the attack
on the Federal extreme right, near the river.
Buckner was to follow Immediately after,
and do for Lew Wallace's division in the
center.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-02-19

was sent TO ten. Lew wallace VINO nad re-
manned at Fort Henry to bring up the Third
division. He arrived on the 18th tFriday)
and took position with his division in the
center.
Thus the Federal forces invested Donelson
In form of e crescent. A diagram of their
position would show them as follows:
Smiths division.
Nallaces division. Donelson.
McClernand's division
There was some skirmishing on the evening
OF the 18th between the pickets of the two
armies. On the 18th the battle began in
earnest. Col. VIM. r. Morrison. of the
Forty ninth regiment of Illinois Volunteers,
had charge Of a brigade that day in McCler-
nand's division. His brigade had some of the
toughest work of the whole DonelsoD fight.
Their work was TO assault Maney's battery
on the Confederate left, at once the most con
spicuous and inaccessible of the entire line of
works. They started to climb up hill over
the tangled and terrible BLACK jack abatis
A double fire Of battery and infantry raked
them fore and aft. Once they fell back, and
were re- enforced. Four regiments started I'D
the hill second time. They were met with
a hotter fire than before Shrapnel and rife
balls few into their teeth thick as hail They
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-02-19
FORT DONELSON.
Twenty-ffth Anniversary of the
Great Siege.
THE STORY TOLD ONCE MORE
When, Where and How the Famous
Battle Was Fought.

Men Who Afterward Became Distin-
guished That Took Part in It-PoIiti-
cal Leaders, Senators, Governors and
Presidents That Were to Be-"Either
Side Ready to Give Up''-From Henry
to Honelson-The Sortie That Failed.
Bine and Gray.
Once again the young people gather around
and listen while veteran lips tell the story of
Fort DonelSon. That story was made twenty
five years ago this February.
The writers and raconteurs have preserved
the history more faithfully than the map
makers have. Neither Fort Henry nor Fort
Donelson is marked upon the newest ALIASES.
Nature herself has not obliterated their traces
SO speedily. The trees yet stand as SCARED
veterans of the mighty fight Bullet mark,
stump and broken limb are yet to be seen
when III winter they are unclad of kindly
leaf and vine.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-02-19

peasr, when the cavalry spIasneu nluner ana
I thither, in the vain fancy that they were
| trotting. 1t rolled from the gun carriage
wheels and fell in huge masses at every turn
the artillery made.
1t must be remembered that it was Grant
brigadier general, who had urged the reduc-
tion Of Forts Henry and Donelson. The OBJ
| iect to be gained by it was the clearing of the
| Cumberland and Tennessee rivers, and the
occupation of Tennessee and its lines of rail-
way. Grant was at Cairo and repeatedly
urged Halleck to let him visit st, Iouis
Leave was at length given. Grant visited
his superior and began to unfold his plan for
the capture of the two forts. But Halleck
silenced him at once and snubbed him
sharply.
Judge Force, in his book, says that Grant
returned to Cairo believing his commander
thought him guilty Of proposing a military
blunder." And yet he persisted, importun-
ing again and again Flas Officer Andrew
II. Foote, OF the Mississippi squadron, urged
the same, and begged Halleck's permission to
let him and Grant move on Henry and Don
elson. 1t was at length given, and Feb.
Foote and Grant, infantry and cavalry forces
united. started up the Tennessee to Fort
Henry, with 1900 men and seven gun
boats
Fort Henry fell on the 9Th The Sunday
after Commander Foote took his place in the
pulpit of the Presbyterian church at Cairo
and preached an eloquent sermon on the text:
Let not your hearts he troubled. Ne believe
in God, believe also in me'
Then he came down from the pulpit and
made ready his boats for the expedition
against Donelson, which surrendered Feb. 16,
just one week from that Sunday morning.
Engineers of the Confederate service agree
that the site Of Fort Donelson was badly
chosen. 1t stood upon a river bluff. The
situation was elevated, to he sure, but there
was q ring of hills around it, at from one to
five miles distance. These hills were higher
than the bluff upon which the fort was, and
convenient for the enemy to plant guns
upon.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-02-19

Hrant sat down IN the midst OF his pf1e Greg
cent of soldiers to starve out Fort Donelsoa.
On their part, the Confederate generals in-
side the fort were quite aware of their peril
The night Of the 18th Gems. Floyd, Pillow
and Buckner held council and resolved to
cut their way out Of the fort through the
Federal lines next morning. Ten thousand
troops were set apart for this grand sortie.
The Confelerates too had been REINFORCED.
Brig. Gen. Floyd was the last to arrive, OLE
the morning of the 18th, with 1000 men.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-02-19
FOOTE'S FLOTlL-LA.

The Union gunboats had done great service
at Henry. At Doneison the feet did not dls-
tinguish itself greatly, except by conveying
transports containing troops
While Grant, with $4,000 men, ploWed
across the mud sea between Henry and Donel-
son by land, ne sent Foote with six gnnboats
around by water They were obliged to go
down the Tennessee and up the Ohio short
distance to the mouth OF the Cumberland TO
Fort Donelson Foote had to make circuit
Of 150 miles TO 20 twelve.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-02-19

lEoncl0ded o. l.st page.I
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-02-19

The Carondelet is good illustration Of the
old-fashioned gunboat. It was the first TO
arrive on the morning OF Thursday, Feb. Ii.
II opened fire. 1t may be mentioned that the
old Carondelet, with the same commander,
Capt Wake, was also the first to afterward
pass down the river under the batteries at
Vicksburg.
The rest of Foote'S feet with the trans
ports, containing six regiments OF soldiers
arrived Thursday evening" Friday morning
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-02-19

the Presbyterian flag officer opened ire from
his feet Of six gunboats, four ironclads and
two wooden ones There was a severe fight
of an hour and half, which did not result in
a brilliant success for the feet. The boats
engaged were the ironclads st. Louis, Caron-
delet, Louisville and Pittsburg and the
wooden boats Tyler and Conestoga. Four of
the boats were disabled. The first fire from
the Carondelet had disabled one Of the
SO SO Founders in the water batteries The
same shot instantly killed Lieut.. Joseph
Dixon, brave Confederate officer and the
accomplished local engineer who had assisted
in preparing the defenses of Donelson That
was about the only damage apparently done
by the fleet. Then Commander Foote drew
off the remains of it and dropped down out
of range.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-02
Ranch for Sale.

good Grain Ranch, on Camas Prairie, near
| Soldier, is for sale cheap for cash. Government
title. Address j. BORLAND,
je15u Soldier, Idaho.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-02
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT.
KING OF THE WEST MINING COM.

IA PANY.-Location of principal place of
business, Salt Lake City, Utah Territory-Loca-
tion of mining property, Little Smoky Mining
District, Alturas county, Idaho Territory.
Notice is hereby given that ct a meeting of the
Board of Directors, held on Tuesday, the 3lst
day of May, A. d. 1887, assessment No. l of one
ano one half per cent, amounting to fifteen Q5l
cents per share. levied upon the capital stock
| of this corporation, payable Immediately to W. s.
Mccormick, treasurer, at the banking house Of
Mccormick Co., Salt Lake City, Utah
Any stock upon which this assessment shall be
unpaid on
TUESDAY. THE 9TH DAY OF JULY, 1887,
will be delinquent and advertised for sale at
public auction and unless payment is made p, be-
1887, to pay the said delinquent assessment, to-
gether with cost of advertising and expense of
sale. CHAS. READ,
j2 Secretary King of the West Mining Co.
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To Lease.
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Good, Pure Milk-milk that is milk-deliveret
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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-02
Matrimonial Agency,

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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-02
Ranch to Rent,

Ranch on Camas Prairie is for rent for one
year from date.
The said ranch is a timber culture, and situate
along Soldier creek which runs through it, Some
80 acres of it under a lawful fence and sc
acres have been cultivated.
The owner will rent it to any Industrious indi.
vidual who will agree to plant 10 acres to trees
the first thing in the spring. soon they arrive
and who will agree to keep the fences up. Nc
other rent will be charged.
Apply at the TIMES office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-02
SUMMONS.

TERRITORY OF IDAHO .,
County of Alturas.
In the Probate Court of Alturas County, Territory
Of Idaho.
William Kennedy, plaintiff. VS.. Boyd Park, Mi
chsel shsughnessy and Euaors shaughnessy,
defendants.
To Boyd Park. Michael shaugbnessy and Eudora
Shaughnessy:
In the name of the People of the United
States in the Territory of Idaho:
You are hereby notified that there is now en- file
in the efce Of the Probate Court of the County of
Alturas, in the Territory of Idaho, the complaint
of william Kennedy demanding of you ThrT g
Hundred and Sixty -Four Dollars upen the folio
ing cause of action: for work and labor perform
ed and services rendered by plaintiff for you dur
| ing December, 1886. and the first Ave months of
the year 1887, at Alturas county Idaho Territory,
all OF which fully appears by the complaint Ale,
| copy herewith served
And you are hereby notified that unless you
| in HALEY. Idaho Territory, within ten days Tex
elusive of the day of servicel, after the service
on you Of this summons, If served within this
county; or, If served out of this county, but in
| this District, within twenty days; otherwise,
within forty days. or judgment by default will be
| taken against you for the sum Of Three Hundred
: and sixty-Four Dollars, t$364OO) together with
| the costs of suit.
In testimony whereof, /, Z. B. Lennon
| Probate Judge, have hereunto set my
| hand and affixed the seal Of said Court
[sEALl at HALEY, Idaho. this Slst day Of MAJ
je4td32 EB LENNON,
Probate Judge and ex-ofhcio Clerk of said Court
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-02
The Baxter Hotel, Ketchum.

PAUL P. BAXTER. proprietor, is the Oldest
and best kept hotel on Wood River. The dining
room is the largest in the Territory and the tables
are supplied with everything the market affords
The rooms are large airy and well furnished.
when in Ketchum don't forget the fact or the leca
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Notice of Contest.
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Taken Up.
Notice.

To WHOM 1t MAY CONCERN:
I will not be responsible for any debts con
tracted or liabilities incurred by Pierce Dorgal
or any one else, in connection with the Galore
stormy-West Richmond group Of mines. in Littl
Smoky Mining District.
T. E. PIcoTTR.
HALEY, Idaho, June IL, 1887.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-02
HALEY and Gold Belt Stages
Daily Trips.

GOING-Leave HALEY at o'clock q. M, arriving
at Gilman at $50; Kelly gulch at l0:30: Rich.
ardson's at II ; and Camas No. 2 mill at noon.
RETURNING-Leave Dontphan at $3.50 o'clock
Richardson's at 4; Kelly gulch at 4:30: Gilman
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Fare each way, 81 So
apis CLAWSON & NELSON, Prop'rs.
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THE DOLLAR COLU N n.

Advertisements not exceeding an finch Tor ten
zines of small typel in length will be inserted in
this column for one dollar per week. fifty centa
the first insertion and twenty-five cents each sd
ditional linsertton-payable in advanced
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-02
A Gard.

Te all who suffering from the errors and in.
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Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-02
Notice to Creditors.
Estate OF ARCHIBALD G. WATSON, DECEASED.

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned, Ad
ministrator OF the Estate OF Archibald G. Watson,
deceased the creditors Of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them,
with the necessary vouchers, within four months
after the first publication Of this notice, to the
said Administrators. at his place of business in
the town of Brosdf ford in the County of Alturas.
Dated at Broadford. Idaho May 10, lSa1;
CYRIILE VERD0N,
Administrator OF Estate Of Archibald c. Watson,
mlOwb deceased.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-07-02
Money to Loan

On three to five years mortgages on good agricul.
tural land, after final proof is made.
E. B. LENNON,
apl3 HALEY, Idaho.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-11-10
His Sweetheart Saved His Life.

One of the best-known men in Nash
vile owes his life and success to his
sweetheart. He was born and reared
on one of the British Isles, the son of q
prosperous banker. When nearly 81
he had a serious difficulty with his ia
ther and was hidden never to darken
the doors of his ancestral home. 1t
was late at night when he left the house
and wandered along a moor which
bordered the family domain. He was
Frustrated with grief and remorse and
determined to take his life. He sat
down and took his pistol out. AS he
reflected, he took photograph of his
sweetheart from an inner pocket OF his
coat and scanned the well-known fea-
lures with eyes dimmed with tears.
Thinking upon her, hope returned, and
he determined to live for her sake if not
for his own. He hastily showed the
weapon into his pocket and started for
the railway station. He came to Ameri-
ca and drifted to Nashville. He pros
pered IN business and is now a highly
respected citizen.
Unfortunately the romance ends here.
For years he had no communication
with his family, and the letters he
wrote his sweetheart miscarried, for
shortly after he left her family moved
to distant town. He returned home
few weeks ago and sought out his
early love. She was married, and three
children played about her knees. He
has consoled himself with fair Ameri
can, and considers himself one of the
happiest of men. But he has never
ceased to thank his stars for the girl
who once saved his life; that her inhu
ence did prevent him from suicide he
frankly stated to one who is familiar
with his Gfe.-NashciUe american.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-11-10
lie Knows This Trick Now.

Have any of you found bank note?''
inquired q man in wild-eyed excitement
rs he hurriedly approached q knot Of
loungers at the Union Depot yesterday
morning.
"Have you lost one z" asked an elder
" stranger of bland and sedate appear
ance.
eyes, yes; have you found it?'
wait moment. What was its de-
nomination %
cit was a $50 oill-National bank
note"
The stranger leisurely drew roll of
bills from his pocket, looked them over,
took one out, and passed it over to the
excited individual, remarking with much
urbanity as he did so:
''It is well for you, my friend, that it
was found by IN honest man. Ipicked
it up a few minutes ago, and take pleas
IRE in giving back to you what L am
satisfied is your property"
"Thank you, sir; thank you. It'smy
turn now to do the fair thing. Here's a
ten-dollar bill. You shan't refuse it.
Take it, sir; take it, or [ shall feel
hurt
The stranger, thus urged, took the
money, and the grateful individual
walked off with his $50 dollars. He
was considerbly surprised to learn, a
few hours later, that the bill was not
the one he had lost 2t all, but a coun-
terfeit. He is now looking for the bland
and elderly stranger, but there are rea-
sons for doubling his success in finding
him.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1887-11-10
Knew What was Going On.

A traveller once put up for the night
with simple minded old couple in a
lonely farm house. AS he rode ND to
the door he heard the old lady say in q
tone of deep conviction: "rhere &!
knew somebOdy'd come before night,
for [ dropped my fork on the floor this
morning and it stuck straight up. Then
1 dropped the dishclout at noon-an-
other sure sign of company"
In entering the house the visitor care
lessly struck his foot against the step
and came near falling.
"Ah, said the old lady quickly, (which
toe did you stub, the right or left?"
'"Ihe right, " was the reply.
"That's good; it's sure sign you're
going where your wanted. Pa, shoe
that rooster off the fence. If he crows
there it will rain before morning"
A little boy suddenly ran into the
room, crying ont: "Oh, grandma, look!
Here's copper l found on the road. :"
I'm not bit surprised. Don't you
remember, Tommy, that you dreamed
of finding a nest of hens eggs last night
[ told you then that you'd find some
money before week."
A young woman was washing ON q
porch at the back of the house, and the
old lady suddenly cried out:
"There, there, Susan; if you haven't
splashed soapsuds all over the front of
your dress And if you don't get
drunken husband for it, I'm mistaken.
I've known that sign to come true often
and often. But you can keep it from
coming true by hanging all the clothes
on the line wrong side out, and you'd
better do it.
So Susan did, as the traveller noticed
to his great amusement.